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Instrument Options

2025-03-02T08:23:13Z

Ashduino101: typo

Clicking on the "show options" button on the toolbar will provide controls to adjust the sound of each instrument.

Users can adjust any setting without affecting or limiting the other options within that instrument menu, such as a reverb setting and a distortion setting.
[[File:Basic Menu.png|300px|right|thumb|The simple options menu as it is appeared on OS as of May 2023]]
[[File:Advanced Menu.png|300px|right|thumb|The advanced options menu as it is appeared on OS in May 2023]]
[[File:Volume OS.png|300px|right|thumb|Volume on the OS advanced menu]]
[[File:Detune OS.png|300px|right|thumb|Detune on the OS advanced menu]]
[[File:Mute Solo Reset OS.png|300px|right|thumb|The mute, solo, and reset buttons on the OS advanced menu]]
== Simple options ==
The simple options contain the lock, volume, reverb (classic reverb by default), and delay controls. They also include all instruments.
== Advanced options ==
The advanced options contain more controls for the selected instrument. These include, but are not limited to:
*''Lock -'' toggles the instrument lock, which prevents the current instrument from being placed or selected.
*''Mute -'' mute the instrument.
*''Solo -'' play only that instrument.
*''Copy -'' copies the settings of the current instrument to the clipboard as a string. The settings string is not instrument exclusive.
*''Load -'' reads the contents of the clipboard and parses it to settings, if possible.
*''[[Cloning|Clone]] -'' create a [[Cloning|clone]] of the current instrument and its settings.
*''Delete -'' delete a cloned instance of the instrument.
*''Reset -'' reset all advanced options to default.
*''Volume -'' set the default instrument volume.
*''[[Delay]] -'' toggles the delay effect.
*''Panning -'' panning slider from left to right, with central being value 0.
*''[[Detune]] -'' set the detune value from -1200 to 1200 (users can hold shift and click to scroll more precisely).
*''[[Reverb]] -'' set the reverb effect and amount for the instrument (only one may be used at any time).
*''[[Distortion|Distort]] -'' add a distortion effect and strength (only one may be used at any time).
*''[[Equalizer]] -'' adjust high, mid, and low equalizer values.
===Reverb===
''Main article: [[Reverb]]'' 
The Reverb drop-down menu has several options:
* Classic Reverb
* Small Reverb
* Large Reverb
* Church Reverb
* Gated Reverb
* Lead Guitar
* Rhythm Guitar
* Reverse
* Nova
* Ripple
* Miasma
* Proton
* Schema
* Sylph
* Sparkle
* Cave
===Distortion===
''Main article: [[Distortion]]'' 
The Distort drop-down menu has the following settings:
* Limit
* SoftLim
* Zest
* Quasar
* Styx
* Lucid
* Tremor
* Zircon
* Hornet
* Shear

== Synthesizer options ==
''Main article: [[Synthesizer]]''

the Synthesizer Menu has the following settings, split into 4 sections:

=== Synth Waveforms ===
* Sine
* Square
* Sawtooth
* Triangle
[[File:LFO.png|thumb|Resonance & Q Options]]

=== Resonance & Pass ===
* Low Pass
* Band Pass
* High Pass
[[File:Pass & Q.png|thumb|LFO Options]]

=== LFO ===
* Volume
* Pitch
* Filter
[[File:Envelope Options.png|thumb|Envelope Options]]

=== Envelope ===
* Attack (A)
* Decay (D)
* Sustain (S)
* Release (R)

== Console uses ==
''Main article: [[Console Commands]]'' 
Without the console, the Online Sequencer's advanced settings are limited. Using console commands can exceed these limits.
[[category:Online Sequencer UI]]

Instrument Options

2025-03-02T08:23:01Z

Ashduino101: Fix formatting

Clicking on the "show options" button on the toolbar will provide controls to adjust the sound of each instrument.

Users can adjust any setting without affecting or limiting the other options within that instrument menu, such as a reverb setting and a distortion setting.
[[File:Basic Menu.png|300px|right|thumb|The simple options menu as it is appeared on OS as of May 2023]]
[[File:Advanced Menu.png|300px|right|thumb|The advanced options menu as it is appeared on OS in May 2023]]
[[File:Volume OS.png|300px|right|thumb|Volume on the OS advanced menu]]
[[File:Detune OS.png|300px|right|thumb|Detune on the OS advanced menu]]
[[File:Mute Solo Reset OS.png|300px|right|thumb|The mute, solo, and reset buttons on the OS advanced menu]]
== Simple option ==
The simple options contain the lock, volume, reverb (classic reverb by default), and delay controls. They also include all instruments.
== Advanced options ==
The advanced options contain more controls for the selected instrument. These include, but are not limited to:
*''Lock -'' toggles the instrument lock, which prevents the current instrument from being placed or selected.
*''Mute -'' mute the instrument.
*''Solo -'' play only that instrument.
*''Copy -'' copies the settings of the current instrument to the clipboard as a string. The settings string is not instrument exclusive.
*''Load -'' reads the contents of the clipboard and parses it to settings, if possible.
*''[[Cloning|Clone]] -'' create a [[Cloning|clone]] of the current instrument and its settings.
*''Delete -'' delete a cloned instance of the instrument.
*''Reset -'' reset all advanced options to default.
*''Volume -'' set the default instrument volume.
*''[[Delay]] -'' toggles the delay effect.
*''Panning -'' panning slider from left to right, with central being value 0.
*''[[Detune]] -'' set the detune value from -1200 to 1200 (users can hold shift and click to scroll more precisely).
*''[[Reverb]] -'' set the reverb effect and amount for the instrument (only one may be used at any time).
*''[[Distortion|Distort]] -'' add a distortion effect and strength (only one may be used at any time).
*''[[Equalizer]] -'' adjust high, mid, and low equalizer values.
===Reverb===
''Main article: [[Reverb]]'' 
The Reverb drop-down menu has several options:
* Classic Reverb
* Small Reverb
* Large Reverb
* Church Reverb
* Gated Reverb
* Lead Guitar
* Rhythm Guitar
* Reverse
* Nova
* Ripple
* Miasma
* Proton
* Schema
* Sylph
* Sparkle
* Cave
===Distortion===
''Main article: [[Distortion]]'' 
The Distort drop-down menu has the following settings:
* Limit
* SoftLim
* Zest
* Quasar
* Styx
* Lucid
* Tremor
* Zircon
* Hornet
* Shear

== Synthesizer options ==
''Main article: [[Synthesizer]]''

the Synthesizer Menu has the following settings, split into 4 sections:

=== Synth Waveforms ===
* Sine
* Square
* Sawtooth
* Triangle
[[File:LFO.png|thumb|Resonance & Q Options]]

=== Resonance & Pass ===
* Low Pass
* Band Pass
* High Pass
[[File:Pass & Q.png|thumb|LFO Options]]

=== LFO ===
* Volume
* Pitch
* Filter
[[File:Envelope Options.png|thumb|Envelope Options]]

=== Envelope ===
* Attack (A)
* Decay (D)
* Sustain (S)
* Release (R)

== Console uses ==
''Main article: [[Console Commands]]'' 
Without the console, the Online Sequencer's advanced settings are limited. Using console commands can exceed these limits.
[[category:Online Sequencer UI]]

Toolbar

2025-03-02T06:07:45Z

Ashduino101: fix typo

[[File:Sequencer toolbar (annotated).png|alt=A screenshot of the sequencer toolbar.|thumb|1010x1010px|The sequencer toolbar. Numbers correspond to sections listed below.]]
The '''toolbar''' contains many functions crucial to making music with the sequencer. Some of these functions may also be accessed using keybinds.

Current functionally is documented below, from left to right:

=== Play button[1] ===
The play button plays or pauses the current sequence. It functions essentially the same as the play button seen when viewing a sequence, however, it does not resume the sequence at the previously stopped position when played. Instead, it either plays from from the last clicked measure on the timeline, or the beginning of the sequence if no measure has been clicked.

=== Tempo[2] ===
The tempo controls the speed of the sequence. This is set in beats per minute, with a default value of 110. Higher values mean more beats are counted per minute, and lead to faster sequences.

=== Title[3] ===
The title input field sets the name of the sequence. This does not change how the sequence behaves, but controls what a user has to search to find your sequence. Consider using a descriptive title, making it clear if your sequence is a remix or a cover of another song or existing sequence.

=== Draw mode button[4] ===
The draw mode button sets the current sequencer mode to Draw. In draw mode, notes can be placed freely, but it is difficult to select multiple notes at once.

=== Select mode button[5] ===
The select mode button sets the current sequencer mode to Select. In select mode, notes cannot be placed; they can only be selected for adjustment or deletion. Selection rectangles can be drawn to select several notes at once with ease.

=== Erase mode button[6] ===
The erase mode button sets the current sequencer mode to Erase. In erase mode, clicking a note will delete it from the sequence. Holding left click and dragging allows you to remove notes as your pointer sweeps over them.

=== Instrument select menu[7] ===

The instrument select menu allows you to select what instrument notes will sound like when placed. Clicking the instrument name opens a dropdown, presenting dozens of instrument options, and clicking an instrument from the list will select it. Selecting a new instrument only affects new notes, unless notes are currently selected; if the menu is changed while the selection contains notes, all notes in the selection will be changed to the new instrument. Additionally, keybinds are available to quickly switch between instruments. The colored circles displayed in the dropdown may also show an underlined character, and pressing the key for that character while in the sequencer will switch the current instrument to the instrument set to that keybind. Keybinds can be changed by pressing Shift+[number] while hovering over an instrument in the dropdown menu, where [number] is any valid number key.

=== Highlight this one[8] ===
The ''Highlight this one'' button selects all notes or markers belonging to an instrument. Left-clicking the button selects all notes and markers of the current instrument, while right-clicking it allows you to select either all notes or all markers.

=== Instrument options[9] ===
The instrument options button opens an options menu that allows you to customize parameters of all instruments. For more information, see [[Instrument Options]].

=== Cut[10] ===
The cut button copies all selected notes and markers to the clipboard and removes them from the sequence.

=== Copy[11] ===
The copy button copies all selected notes and markers to the clipboard, but does not remove them from the sequence.

=== Paste[12] ===
The paste button pastes the contents of the clipboard to the sequencer, maintaining the original positions of notes and markers. If you copied notes or markers from another sequence, use Ctrl+V instead.

=== Select all[13] ===
The select all button selects all notes and markers in the sequence.

=== Zoom out[14] ===
The zoom out button zooms out of the sequencer, making notes appear smaller. This has the same effect of pressing the control key and scrolling up, but is centered on the sequence.

=== Zoom in[15] ===
The zoom in button zooms into the sequencer, making notes appear larger. This has the same effect of pressing the control key and scrolling down, but is centered on the sequence.

=== Save[16] ===
The save button uploads the sequence to the website, listing it for others to listen to or for future editing. If you are not logged into an account, you will be unable to edit and re-save the sequence after reloading the page. The arrow next to the cloud button allows you to save a copy of the sequence, which saves a new sequence instead trying to save to the same sequence. It also gives options to save the sequence as different formats, such as an offline sequence file, a .MP3 or .WAV for offline listening, or as a .MID for using in a different sequencer or DAW (digital audio workstation).

=== Help[17] ===
The help button opens a pane that provides a general overview of site features, and covers the basics of making music in the sequencer. Pressing F1 over a button or slider also may open a help page specific to that function.

=== Full screen[18] ===
The full screen button puts the sequencer in full-screen mode, hiding the website header and footer to provide a larger area to work with.

=== More tools[19] ===
The ''More tools'' menu provides various tools and options, including:

* '''Import MIDI/Sequence File''' allows you to import a MIDI file or a sequence file saved offline.
* '''Fast graphics''' enables fast rendering of notes, and can improve performance on low-end computers.
* '''Invert''' flips the entire sequence upside down/
* '''Minor <> Major''' attempts to switch the mode of the sequence between Minor and Major.
* '''Reverse Selection''' reverses the current selection.
* '''Humanize Selection''' applies some randomness to the selection, affecting when notes are played and how loud notes are to make them seem as if they were played by a human.
* '''Legatomize Selection''' stretches all notes in a selection to fill gaps between them.
* '''Fade In Selection''' adjusts the volume of all notes in the selection to have a fade-out effect.
* '''Fade Out Selection''' adjusts the volume of all notes in the selection to have a fade-in effect.
* '''Stretch Selection''' stretches the entire selection by a given ratio. For example, a factor of 2 makes the selection twice as slow, while a factor of 0.5 makes the selection two times faster.

Toolbar

2025-03-02T05:18:14Z

Ashduino101: Finish first revision

[[File:Sequencer toolbar (annotated).png|alt=A screenshot of the sequencer toolbar.|thumb|1010x1010px|The sequencer toolbar. Numbers correspond to sections listed below.]]
The '''toolbar''' contains many functions crucial to making music with the sequencer. Some of these functions may also be accessed using keybinds.

Current functionally is documented below, from left to right:

=== Play button[1] ===
The play button plays or pauses the current sequence. It functions essentially the same as the play button seen when viewing a sequence, however, it does not resume the sequence at the previously stopped position when played. Instead, it either plays from from the last clicked measure on the timeline, or the beginning of the sequence if no measure has been clicked.

=== Tempo[2] ===
The tempo controls the speed of the sequence. This is set in beats per minute, with a default value of 110. Higher values mean more beats are counted per minute, and lead to faster sequences.

=== Title[3] ===
The title input field sets the name of the sequence. This does not change how the sequence behaves, but controls what a user has to search to find your sequence. Consider using a descriptive title, making it clear if your sequence is a remix or a cover of another song or existing sequence.

=== Draw mode button[4] ===
The draw mode button sets the current sequencer mode to Draw. In draw mode, notes can be placed freely, but it is difficult to select multiple notes at once.

=== Select mode button[5] ===
The select mode button sets the current sequencer mode to Select. In select mode, notes cannot be placed; they can only be selected for adjustment or deletion. Selection rectangles can be drawn to select several notes at once with ease.

=== Erase mode button[6] ===
The erase mode button sets the current sequencer mode to Erase. In erase mode, clicking a note will delete it from the sequence. Holding left click and dragging allows you to remove notes as your pointer sweeps over them.

=== Instrument select menu[7] ===

The instrument select menu allows you to select what instrument notes will sound like when placed. Clicking the instrument name opens a dropdown, presenting dozens of instrument options, and clicking an instrument from the list will select it. Selecting a new instrument only affects new notes, unless notes are currently selected; if the menu is changed while the selection contains notes, all notes in the selection will be changed to the new instrument. Additionally, keybinds are available to quickly switch between instruments. The colored circles displayed in the dropdown may also show an underlined character, and pressing the key for that character while in the sequencer will switch the current instrument to the instrument set to that keybind. Keybinds can be changed by pressing Shift+[number] while hovering over an instrument in the dropdown menu, where [number] is any valid number key.

=== Highlight this one[8] ===
The ''Highlight this one'' button selects all notes or markers belonging to an instrument. Left-clicking the button selects all notes and markers of the current instrument, while right-clicking it allows you to select either all notes or all markers.

=== Instrument options[9] ===
The instrument options button opens an options menu that allows you to customize parameters of all instruments. For more information, see [[Instrument Options]].

=== Cut[10] ===
The cut button copies all selected notes and markers to the clipboard and removes them from the sequence.

=== Copy[11] ===
The copy button copies all selected notes and markers to the clipboard, but does not remove them from the sequence.

=== Paste[12] ===
The paste button pastes the contents of the clipboard to the sequencer, maintaining the original positions of notes and markers. If you copied notes or markers from another sequence, use Ctrl+V instead.

=== Select all[13] ===
The select all button selects all notes and markers in the sequence.

=== Zoom out[14] ===
The zoom out button zooms out of the sequencer, making notes appear smaller. This has the same effect of pressing the control key and scrolling up, but is centered on the sequence.

=== Zoom in[15] ===
The zoom in button zooms into the sequencer, making notes appear larger. This has the same effect of pressing the control key and scrolling down, but is centered on the sequence.

=== Save[16] ===
The save button uploads the sequence to the website, listing it for others to listen to or for future editing. If you are not logged into an account, you will be unable to edit and re-save the sequence after reloading the page. The arrow next to the cloud button allows you to save a copy of the sequence, which saves a new sequence instead trying to save to the same sequence. It also gives options to save the sequence as different formats, such as an offline sequence file, a .MP3 or .WAV for offline listening, or as a .MID for using in a different sequencer or DAW (digital audio workstation).

=== Help[17] ===
The help button opens a pane that provides a general overview of site features, and covers the basics of making music in the sequencer. Pressing F1 over a button or slider also may open a help page specific to that function.

=== Full screen[18] ===
The full screen button puts the sequencer in full-screen mode, hiding the website header and footer to provide a larger area to work with.

=== More options[19] ===
The ''More options'' menu provides various tools and options, including:

* '''Import MIDI/Sequence File''' allows you to import a MIDI file or a sequence file saved offline.
* '''Fast graphics''' enables fast rendering of notes, and can improve performance on low-end computers.
* '''Invert''' flips the entire sequence upside down/
* '''Minor <> Major''' attempts to switch the mode of the sequence between Minor and Major.
* '''Reverse Selection''' reverses the current selection.
* '''Humanize Selection''' applies some randomness to the selection, affecting when notes are played and how loud notes are to make them seem as if they were played by a human.
* '''Legatomize Selection''' stretches all notes in a selection to fill gaps between them.
* '''Fade In Selection''' adjusts the volume of all notes in the selection to have a fade-out effect.
* '''Fade Out Selection''' adjusts the volume of all notes in the selection to have a fade-in effect.
* '''Stretch Selection''' stretches the entire selection by a given ratio. For example, a factor of 2 makes the selection twice as slow, while a factor of 0.5 makes the selection two times faster.

Manual:Toolbar

2025-03-02T02:17:32Z

Ashduino101: Ashduino101 moved page Manual:Toolbar to Toolbar: Remove namespace

#REDIRECT [[Toolbar]]

Toolbar

2025-03-02T02:17:32Z

Ashduino101: Ashduino101 moved page Manual:Toolbar to Toolbar: Remove namespace

Toolbar

2025-02-28T07:10:39Z

Ashduino101: Created page with "The sequencer toolbar. Numbers correspond to sections listed below. The '''toolbar''' contains many functions crucial to making music with the sequencer. Some of these functions may also be accessed using keybinds. Current functionally is documented below, from left to right: === Play button[1] === The play button plays or pauses the current sequence. It..."

File:Sequencer toolbar (annotated).png

2025-02-28T06:57:39Z

Ashduino101:

The sequencer toolbar, with buttons marked by numbers.

File:Screenshot of the sequencer toolbar.png

2025-02-28T06:46:15Z

Ashduino101:

The sequencer toolbar, as of 2025-02-27.

Mixing and Mastering

2023-09-25T03:54:37Z

Ashduino101: new daily drivers

'''Mixing and Mastering''' is the process of tweaking attributes of sounds within music to make it sound clear and organized. This skill is essential to make music regardless of which medium is used to create it. In Online Sequencer, limited tools are available for mixing, but good results are still possible, even with complex and layered songs. Here, most mixing is accomplished through the instrument settings, using volume, panning, equalizer, and reverb. Others like detuning and distortion are useful too but are not always necessary.

== Hardware ==
To mix correctly, speakers or '''headphones''' that provide an even listening experience are required. Many will sound wildly different from one another, but studio-focused and critical listening models will be calibrated more neutrally. For a sound device to be appropriate for mixing, it must have a flat frequency response. This means that the device will produce an equally loud sound regardless of how high are low pitched the signal it receives is. Listening to music with speakers that provide extra bass sacrifices clarity elsewhere, and gives you an experience that is skewed toward those frequencies. It is long debated whether headphones or speakers are better for mixing; that will not be addressed here.

=== Headphones and Speakers OS Creators Use ===
* Alex!: Audio Technica ATH-M50x
* Ashduino101: Audio Technica ATH-M50x
* Benvisions: Jlab Go Work
* Calico: Audio Technica ATH-M40x
* Cool172: Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 80ohm
* Crumthecrumb: Anything that works
* Jacob_: Sennheiser HD 558/650
* Liam: AKG K712 Pro
* Lopyt: Kali LP-6
* Lumien: AKG K240 Studio
* Syntax: Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro

Another important thing that is useful in music production is the '''Audio Interface.''' It acts as another way to plug your headphones or speakers into the computer, and can also be used to plug in and record instruments or microphones. If your computer's audio output is noisy or doesn't sound good, using an audio interface is necessary. Some headphones can also require amps or audio interfaces to sound correct. An audio interface is not necessary if the audio output on your device is already good, and you aren't plugging in audio inputs.

== Creating Clarity in Music ==
A well-mixed song allows the listener to hear the parts and melodies that different instruments are playing, without blasting the volume or causing discomfort.

=== Panning ===
Panning (moving sounds left and right) can be used to separate elements of a song, and direct the listener's focus. Key parts like the bass line, kick and snare drums, and the melody should all be kept to the center of the mix most of the time. Any instrument that can warrant the listener's full attention should be kept in the center. Parts that are supplemental to these can be panned to either side, such as harmonies that compliment the melody, block chords, less crucial percussion elements like the tambourine, toms, and ride cymbal. Keep in mind that panning instruments too far to one side, without panning some to the opposite side can cause the music to be too heavy on one ear.

=== Volume ===
Volume is the largest contributor to bad mixes, but one of the easiest things to get right. At their default volume, many of the sequencer's instruments will play at wildly different volumes from each other, so the default volume must almost always be changed. Percussion and melody should always be loud enough to be followed by the listener. It's alright to make harmony instruments and chords a bit quieter as they are supplemental to the melody. Volumes may have to be changed throughout a song, as the intensity and vibe shift. If an instrument is so loud as to cover up other instruments, it needs to be quieter. If the music is so loud that clipping can be heard (an effect where the sound cuts out as the level is too high), the bass is often the culprit.
[[Category:User experience]]